Easy as that! Homemade Italian dressing!

Taking time to make your own dressing is actually no time at all. Plus it tastes better, is less expensive and you skip all the preservatives!

Ingredients:

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh)

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves (minced)

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 teaspoons sugar

Place all the ingredients in a mason jar. Seal tightly and shake until the dressing is well combined. Alternatively, place ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

Dressing will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Before using, give it a really good shake to get all the ingredients to emulsify again. Separation is normal!